There are airport police departments at each airport. They are usually behind the screeners. Actually, you might not believe this but they pick up lots of people who have outstanding warrants who come to get passengers at the airport terminals.
So, TSA comes to get you with airport police and then they book you with a municipal warrant.
Sad, but I’ve BTDT, but I beat TSA as the screener was trying for a raise/promotion and luckily I had a history of a security pass for all but runway and taxiways. BUT, it was a terrible 3 hours knowing if they didn’t void it I’d be searched everytime I boarded a plane anywhere.
FWIW, I think the airport police were the nicest I’d come across in Austin. Since I worked at the airport though, the City of Austin has taken them over so now the demeanor has changed with them since many “street” police are there now. Very Sad!
What’s BTDT?
I just cancelled my flights and my hotel for my trip home to New York City for Christmas. I will have recently had surgery at that point, and I’m sure not going to have them zapping me or grabbing parts that will be very sensitive. Instead, I booked a room for the Christmas week at someplace I can drive to and which my kids in other states can also reach by car.
The airlines, if they wish to stay in business, should oppose this.